Why are carbonic anhydrase inhibitors not recommended for use in children with glaucoma?
a. Their use increases the risk for cataracts.
b. Growth is inhibited with use of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
c. These drugs could reduce intraocular pressure below normal levels.
d. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are known to cause birth defects in animals.
B
Children have a limited time for normal growth. Once the growth plates in the long bones close, growth in height does not occur. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors slow children's growth and con-tribute to shorter stature in final adult height.
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